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Describe what you saw. We’ll narrow the field together.

Best matches

One bird stands out.

This is the only species compatible with your answers.

Your observation 8 answers recorded · open to review or change

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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
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How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
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What type of environment was the bird seen in? Deciduous forest
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What colour was the BELLY ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
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What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the end
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What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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WHERE was the bird seen ? Northeastern Canada or United States
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Identification results

1 species match

1 rule inferred

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Ruffed Grouse
Why this matches 7 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Chicken-like ground bird
- How BIG was the bird ? Crow-sized
- What type of environment was the bird seen in? Deciduous forest
- What colour was the BELLY ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What colour was the BREAST ? Gray, or blue-gray
- What SHAPE was the TAIL ? Rounded at the end
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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